Lotus MPG Ratings

Compare fuel economy across all 6 Lotus models

New
21 MPG (avg)
2026 models
Best: Emira at 21 MPG
Used
21 MPG (avg)
Pre-2026 models
Best: 1992 Elan at 24 MPG
Data sourced from the U.S. EPA fuel economy database, updated annually.

Current models

Models still in production in 2026

Model MPG Fuel cost/yr
Emira ›
2024–2026
20 $2,970

Recent models

Models in production between 2015 and 2025

Model MPG Fuel cost/yr
Evora ›
2010–2021
21 $3,344

Older models

Models last produced between 1984 and 2014

Model MPG Fuel cost/yr
Elan ›
1991–1993
24 $2,933
Elise/exige ›
2005
22 $3,150
Elise/Exige ›
2006–2011
22 $2,927
Esprit ›
1984–2004
17 $3,928